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White-breasted Guineafowl

Agelastes meleagrides

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Galliformes (อันดับไก่)
Family
Numididae
Genus
Agelastes
Species
Agelastes meleagrides (White-breasted Guineafowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナジロホロホロチョウ
Chinese 白胸珠雞
Spanish Pintada pechiblanca
French Pintade à poitrine blanche
German Weißbrust-Perlhuhn
Portuguese pintada-de-peito-branco
Russian Белобрюхая тёмная цесарка

Similar Species in Agelastes

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Black Guineafowl
Agelastes niger
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-breasted Guineafowl?
The scientific name of White-breasted Guineafowl is Agelastes meleagrides. It belongs to the genus Agelastes.
What is the conservation status of White-breasted Guineafowl?
White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-breasted Guineafowl live?
White-breasted Guineafowl is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does White-breasted Guineafowl belong to?
White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) belongs to the genus Agelastes, which is part of the taxonomic family Numididae.
Is White-breasted Guineafowl endangered?
Yes, White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does White-breasted Guineafowl belong to?
White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of White-breasted Guineafowl?
The closest relatives of White-breasted Guineafowl in the genus Agelastes include Black Guineafowl.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Agelastes — 2 Species

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Black Guineafowl
Agelastes niger
LC
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White-breasted Guineafowl
Agelastes meleagrides
VU
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